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Special Screening of 100th episode of Prime Minister’s Mann Ki Baat held at Punjab Raj Bhavan
MKB is connecting hearts and minds of people, promoting unity and hope – Banwari Lal Purohit
Mann Ki Baat is a source of inspiration for people - Banwarilal Purohit
Practice of Kanyadan has a very special importance in our culture
– Purohit
Mann ki Baat spreads awareness in the nation – Purohit
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Prasar Bharti, hosted a special screening of the 100th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mann Ki Baat  program at the Punjab Raj Bhavan, where 400 eminent personalities participated. Sh. Banwarilal Purohit, Administrator Chandigarh and Governor Punjab also witnessed the event with other invitees.
Mann Ki Baat, a monthly program initiated by the Prime Minister in October 2014, gained immense popularity over the years, with people from all walks of life tuning in to hear the Prime Minister speak. It has struck a chord with citizens of India who have reached out to the Prime Minister every month, sharing their achievements, anxieties, happiness and proud moments as well as suggestions for a New India.
Addressing the audience after the screening of MKB, Shri Purohit said that Mann Ki Baat is a unique and historic programme which connects the hearts and minds of people and is successfully promoting unity and hope among its audience. It is a source of inspiration to many and has brought about an awakening in the country. It resonates with people as it is about their concerns.
The initiative highlights government and citizen action in priority areas and in turn encourages listeners to establish or participate in change-making initiatives in their own communities, with the aim to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the lives of people and the country.
The Governor said that the entire nation is proud of this novel interactive programme and not just the Indians but the entire world is taking cognizance of this progamme. In the 100th Episode of MKB UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay appreciated this interactive programme and interacted with the Hon’ble Prime Minister.
Shri Purohit said that the 100th episode is a witness to the fact that entrepreneurial opportunities abound in the nation – all that is required is little hand holding to turn the youth from job seekers to job providers.
He said that, “Prime Minister inspires and energizes not only on social, cultural and economic issues, but also on problems like climate change, waste management, energy crisis.” He also added that the 'Mann Ki Baat' program has been completely successful in establishing a strong bond between the government and the people.”
He said that today the whole world is listening to the Mann Ki Baat program, which is a matter of pride for the nation. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has created awareness among the people. He told that the practice of Kanyadan plays an important role in our society. The person who does Kanyadan in life feels a sense of enormous peace. During this, he urged that those who do not have a daughter should perform Kanyadan of daughters of the needy people.
He said due to India getting the leadership of G20, India's supremacy has increased in the whole world, which is a matter of pride for every Indian. He said that the country is moving towards progress under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
The 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat is a significant milestone in the program's history. The special screening at the Punjab Raj Bhawan attracted a wide audience, including eminent personalities from various fields.
To make the event memorable, the Governor interacted and honoured the four Mann Ki Baat participants who in different episodes had been mentioned by the Prime Minister for their initiatives. These special invitees were Shri Sanjay Rana, a humble food stall owner in Sector 29 of Chandigarh, Gurbachan Singh, a farmer hailing from village Bur Deva Singh in Tarn Taran district, Punjab, Shri Bir Dalvinder Singh, a farmer from Kallar Majri and Dr. Gurjeet Kaur, working as an Assistant Professor in PG Department of Journalism & Mass Communication at GDSD College, Chandigarh, the first research scholar who completed Ph.D on Prime Minister's Monthly Radio Programme Mann Ki Baat. The Governor felicitated Vivek Vaibhav, Director, Central Bureau of Communications, Chandigarh for successfully organizing the special screening and congratulated the entire team.
The event also saw an informative and beautiful exhibit of Mann ki Baat Journey by Central Bureau of Communication, Chandigarh. The exhibition covered every aspect of India’s far reaching initiative that has not only empowered the people of our country but has also connected them with each other.
On this occasion, Vivek Vaibhav, Director, Central Bureau of Communications, Chandigarh expressed his gratitude to all the people who attended the program and said that through Mann Ki Baat programme Selfie with a Daughter,Incredible India,Fit India,Message to Soldiers,Khadi,Drug free India. It is not known how many small efforts of people for public awareness on countless issues have turned into popular movements that have benefited everyone.
Later, Sh. Banwarilal Purohit and invitees also observed two minutes silence for the victims of the Ludhiana Gas tragedy and also prayed for the departed souls.